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J8 MLO

2010 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

168,666 mi
Last recorded168,666 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 MLO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 168,666 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside/offside cv boots poor in condition (splits) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre prop shaft rear rubber coupling some separation (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside at hose ends (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

rear seat belts in boot area not tested due to been laid down

stone chip in windscreen

surface corrosion suspension components inc springs/arms

Fail 6 Jan 2026 168,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside/offside cv boots poor in condition (splits) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre prop shaft rear rubber coupling some separation (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside at hose ends (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

rear seat belts in boot area not tested due to been laid down

stone chip in windscreen

surface corrosion suspension components inc springs/arms

nearside/offside rear tyres worn very close to limit

Pass 6 Jan 2025 151,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

some separation offside front wishbone front mounting bush

stone chip in windscreen

surface corrosion in suspension components

surface corrosion nearside/offside rear and nearside front brake pipes at hose ends

Pass 5 Dec 2023 137,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 122,658 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre leaking ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 108,564 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 99,025 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 88,831 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 80,311 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jun 2017 70,017 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 66,419 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 55,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear outer sidewall perished

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal rubber worn but still prevents slip

Pass 28 Nov 2014 47,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 37,824 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 37,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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J8 MLO is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2010 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J8 MLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 16 years old, this Kia Sorento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J8 MLO is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 November 2010.

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